Chief Operating Financial Officer

Arden Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional work/life balance

Ample flexibility

Low stress environment

Job summary

Arden Search is seeking an experienced operational and financial leader in Atlanta. This role emphasizes managing the intersection of finance, operations, and supply chain.

You will drive strategic initiatives, optimize inventory, and build scalable processes within a high-performing team. Ideal candidates should have over 12 years of experience with a strong background in supply chain finance and operational execution. The position requires onsite presence five days a week.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive finance and operational leadership experience.
• Proven experience operating across finance and operations - managing the business, not just reporting.
• Strong command of supply chain finance, demand planning, and inventory optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end operating model across supply chain and logistics.
• Drive alignment between sales forecasts and inventory strategy.
• Own vendor relationships and optimize costs across the supply chain.
• Build and track KPIs for inventory, lead times, and cost-per-order.
• Translate operational activity into financial insights.

Skills

Operational leadership

Supply chain finance

Inventory management

Demand planning

Team building

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite or similar)

Job description

This is not a back-office COO/CFO role. This is a command center where you’ll own the intersection of finance, operations, supply chain, and execution inside a growing, founder-led organization.

You won’t just report the numbers or measure the business…you’ll help build the engine that drives it.

If you’re wired to think in terms of flow, efficiency, scale, and execution and you like getting your hands dirty while still operating at a strategic level - this is your lane. From inventory flow to forecasting precision, from vendor negotiations to warehouse throughput - this role sits at the heartbeat of the business, translating strategy into real-world operational/financial performance.

• This role will require you to work onsite in the Norcross/Peachtree Corners area 5 days per week. Our client offers an exceptional work/life balance, ample flexibility, in a fun, low stress environment.

What You’ll Own – Operational/Financial Leadership:

• Architect and lead the end-to-end operating model across supply chain, procurement, fulfillment, and logistics
• Drive alignment between sales forecasts, inventory strategy, and purchasing decisions
• Own vendor relationships, global sourcing strategy, and cost optimization across the supply chain
• Build and track best-in-class KPIs: inventory turns, fill rates, OTIF, lead times, and cost-per-order
• Ensure operational readiness for seasonal spikes, product launches, and high-volume events
• Lead a fully integrated forecasting engine across sales, operations, and finance
• Translate demand signals into precise purchasing and inventory strategies
• Optimize SKU mix, manage inventory aging, and improve working capital efficiency
• Connect forecasting tools with ERP systems to create real-time, actionable purchasing insights
• Elevate fulfillment performance across eCommerce, retail, and distribution channels
• Improve warehouse efficiency, throughput, and accuracy
• Optimize 3PL relationships, freight strategy, and shipping economics
• Identify and eliminate friction across systems, workflows, and cross-functional processes
• Own the financial strategy, planning process, and long-term roadmap
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis tied directly to operational drivers
• Build scalable reporting frameworks for leadership, board stakeholders, and external partners
• Translate operational activity into clear financial narratives and decision-making insight
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing finance and accounting function
• Implement compensation structures and performance-based incentive frameworks
• Help transition the organization from founder-driven to process-driven and scalable

What You Bring:

• Proven experience operating across finance & operations - not just reporting, but running the business
• Deep exposure to inventory-driven environments (consumer goods, retail, or similar)
• Strong command of supply chain finance, demand planning, and working capital optimization
• Experience scaling systems, integrating tools, and building processes from the ground up
• Ability to move seamlessly between boardroom strategy and on-the-ground execution
• Experience in founder-led or transitioning organizations is highly valued
• 12+ years of progressive finance/operational leadership experience
• Prior experience in a senior leadership role – a combination of financial and operational leadership
• Track record of building teams, systems, and reporting infrastructure—not inheriting them
• Strong ERP and planning system experience (NetSuite or similar)